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Bank of Canada keeps policy rate at 2.25 pct
OTTAWA, March 18 (Xinhua) — The Bank of Canada on Wednesday announced that it will maintain its target for the policy rate at 2.25 percent, amid heightened global economic risks […]
Exclusive-US weighs military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase
WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s administration is considering deploying thousands of U.S. troops to reinforce its operation in the Middle East, as the U.S. military prepares for […]
UN scales up humanitarian assistance in Lebanon amid Israeli strikes
UNITED NATIONS, March 18 (Xinhua) — The United Nations and its humanitarian partners continue to scale up assistance in Lebanon, providing food, shelter, water, medical care and nutrition support to […]
Roundup: China-UK Economic and Trade Forum highlights shared commitment to deeper cooperation
LONDON, March 18 (Xinhua) — The 8th China-UK Economic and Trade Forum was held in London on Wednesday, bringing together around 350 representatives from government, business, finance and academia to […]
UNESCO launches Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences
PARIS, March 18 (Xinhua) — The UNESCO on Wednesday launched the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences (DACS) at its headquarters in Paris, with the aim of strengthening research, monitoring, […]
Festival of Lights opens in Zagreb, attracting large crowds
ZAGREB, March 18 (Xinhua) — The Festival of Lights officially opened in Zagreb Wednesday evening, attracting large crowds to see visual installations and light art throughout the city. Read full […]
Latvia records first measles outbreak since 2018
RIGA, March 18 (Xinhua) — Latvia has recorded its first measles outbreak since 2018, Ilze Udre, a spokesperson for the Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) noted Wednesday. Read […]
Costa Rica rejects legitimacy of Cuban government, orders embassy closure
SAN JOSE, March 18 (Reuters) – Costa Rica’s President Rodrigo Chaves said on Wednesday his administration did not recognize Cuba’s government as legitimate and would close the Cuban embassy in […]
Urgent: U.S. Fed keeps interest rate unchanged at 3.5-3.75 pct
NEW YORK, March 18 (Xinhua) — The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to maintain its target range for the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.5-3.75 percent, in line with […]
Iceland could become EU member in 2028, minister says
BRUSSELS, March 18 (Reuters) – Iceland’s Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir told Reuters on Wednesday she is optimistic her country could join the European Union as early as 2028, adding […]